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Hernan D. Vera

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District Judge
USDC Central District of California
Western Division / First Street Federal Courthouse
Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 5B

350 W 1st St #4311
Los Angeles , CA 90012-4565
(213) 894-8899

Appointed to the US District Court, Central California, by Pres. Joe Biden and confirmed June 2023; appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, November 2020. Principal, Bird Marella

UCLA School of Law



Columns
Title Category Published
Let's live up to America's promise Immigration Aug. 5, 2014
Fighting Against CutsTo Child Care Funding Nov. 9, 2010

Rulings
Case Category Published
Trader Joe's Company v. Trader Joes United
reversed and remanded
 Intellectual Property Sep. 8, 2025
Osheske v. Silver Cinemas Acquisition Co.
affirmed
 Consumer Law Mar. 27, 2025
In re T.R.
remanded
 Dependency Dec. 6, 2024
In re M.M.
affirmed
 Dependency Jul. 12, 2022

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Mark Snookal v. Chevron USA, Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 19, 2025
William J. Richards v. County of San Bernardino; Daniel Gregonis Civil Rights judge Aug. 1, 2025
Eriberto Perez v. County of San Bernardino, et al. Civil Rights judge Jul. 25, 2025
Levi Sap Nei Thang Victims Association, et al. v. Levi Sap Nei Thang, et al. Torts judge Jul. 18, 2025
Agustin Herrera, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles County Department of Probation; Chief Probation Officer Adolfo Gonzalez, in his personal capacity; Former Chief Probation Officers Ray Leyva (interim); Terri McDonald, and Jerry Powers, in their personal capacities; Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Does 1-20, inclusive Civil Rights judge Feb. 28, 2025
Celia Navarrete, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. UKG Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 25, 2024
Alfred Salas, and Gloria Ortega, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. Consumer Law judge Oct. 11, 2024
Angela M. Earthman, Stoney Earthman v. FCA US LLC; Surf City Auto Group dba Huntington Beach CDJ Ram, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Everest National Insurance Company v. Shiftpixy Inc. Contracts judge Nov. 3, 2023
Guy Coss, Serafin Montenegro, Ken Smiley, Steven Thibert, Mitchell Goldstein, and Torry Somers, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Hyundai Motor America, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts Defendant Jan. 23, 2016
Michael Nozzi, Nidia Pelaez and Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, Rudolph Montiel and Does 1 through 10 Property Law Plaintiff Nov. 16, 2013
Reed, et al. v. State of California, et al. Education Law Plaintiff Feb. 12, 2011
Casey A.; Carl C.; and Miguel B., by and through L.L.; on behalf of themselves and all those similarly situated v. Jon R. Gundry, in his official capacity, Interim Superintendent, Los Angeles County Office of Education; William Elkins, in his official capacity, Director, Los Angeles County Office of Education Division of Juvenile Court Schools; Jes Constitutional Law Plaintiff Nov. 27, 2010
Johnson v. Ford Motor Company Construction Law Defendant Jan. 19, 2002
Title Category Published
Let's live up to America's promise Immigration Aug. 5, 2014
Fighting Against CutsTo Child Care Funding Nov. 9, 2010
Case Category Published
Trader Joe's Company v. Trader Joes United
reversed and remanded
 Intellectual Property Sep. 8, 2025
Osheske v. Silver Cinemas Acquisition Co.
affirmed
 Consumer Law Mar. 27, 2025
In re T.R.
remanded
 Dependency Dec. 6, 2024
In re M.M.
affirmed
 Dependency Jul. 12, 2022
Case Name Topic Role Published
Mark Snookal v. Chevron USA, Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 19, 2025
William J. Richards v. County of San Bernardino; Daniel Gregonis Civil Rights judge Aug. 1, 2025
Eriberto Perez v. County of San Bernardino, et al. Civil Rights judge Jul. 25, 2025
Levi Sap Nei Thang Victims Association, et al. v. Levi Sap Nei Thang, et al. Torts judge Jul. 18, 2025
Agustin Herrera, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles County Department of Probation; Chief Probation Officer Adolfo Gonzalez, in his personal capacity; Former Chief Probation Officers Ray Leyva (interim); Terri McDonald, and Jerry Powers, in their personal capacities; Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Does 1-20, inclusive Civil Rights judge Feb. 28, 2025
Celia Navarrete, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. UKG Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 25, 2024
Alfred Salas, and Gloria Ortega, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. Consumer Law judge Oct. 11, 2024
Angela M. Earthman, Stoney Earthman v. FCA US LLC; Surf City Auto Group dba Huntington Beach CDJ Ram, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Everest National Insurance Company v. Shiftpixy Inc. Contracts judge Nov. 3, 2023
Guy Coss, Serafin Montenegro, Ken Smiley, Steven Thibert, Mitchell Goldstein, and Torry Somers, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Hyundai Motor America, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts Defendant Jan. 23, 2016
Michael Nozzi, Nidia Pelaez and Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, Rudolph Montiel and Does 1 through 10 Property Law Plaintiff Nov. 16, 2013
Reed, et al. v. State of California, et al. Education Law Plaintiff Feb. 12, 2011
Casey A.; Carl C.; and Miguel B., by and through L.L.; on behalf of themselves and all those similarly situated v. Jon R. Gundry, in his official capacity, Interim Superintendent, Los Angeles County Office of Education; William Elkins, in his official capacity, Director, Los Angeles County Office of Education Division of Juvenile Court Schools; Jes Constitutional Law Plaintiff Nov. 27, 2010
Johnson v. Ford Motor Company Construction Law Defendant Jan. 19, 2002
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